Khokrapahari - Kariasol, Dhanbad

Khokrapahari is a village situated in the Kariasol subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 40 km from Dhanbad and around 40 km from Dhanbad. Patharkuan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khokrapahari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khokrapahari is 362135. The village covers a total geographical area of 286 hectares and falls under the 828205 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

Khokrapahari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nirsa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhanbad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khokrapahari

As per Census 2011, Khokrapahari village has a total population of 1,705 people, consisting of 894 males and 811 females. The village has 314 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 266 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 974 literate and 731 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 367 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khokrapahari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Khokrapahari

Khokrapahari is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Khokrapahari

Khokrapahari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thapar Nagar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Khokrapahari is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khokrapahari

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khokrapahari village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Khokrapahari

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khokrapahari village are given below:

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